POSITION SUMMARY:
The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is
responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical externship sites. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical education
coursework and manages the externship experience, including student placement and supervision at affiliated clinical education
centers. The ACCE assists the Program Director with program administrative and governance duties, facilitates meaningful learning
of course competencies, and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaching:
1. Performs instructional duties as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of the Faculty
Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
2. Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty
on-campus and across campuses.
3. Teaches 8 classes per academic year or the equivalent.
4. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for
teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
5. Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills
development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry
trends and opportunities.
6. Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies
and procedures.
Faculty Service/ Administration:
1. Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA
program and the clinical education centers, responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fosters
development of clinical programs and faculty.
2. Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance,
student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations.
3. Participates in the governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university.
4. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level
physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
5. Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.
Faculty Development Activities:
1. Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical
therapist or physical therapist assistant.
2. Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus
events, such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based
meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of
Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
* Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state
in which the PTA program resides
* Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy.
* Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), OR
equivalent experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical
therapist program
* Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g. academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably at the
post-secondary or college level
* Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student
populations
* Outstanding conflict resolution skills
* Time management and detail-oriented administrative skills
* Computer-based skills, including proficiency with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office
* Works effectively under pressure to meet frequently occurring deadlines
* Develops a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents
* Develops and completes projects without continued direct supervision
* Learns from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without
being ineffectual
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of the position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and
graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and
perspectives can thrive.
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